Building Maint Tech A

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, perform skilled work involving the operation, maintenance, repair, alteration, and additions to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems, building furnishings, and site improvements. This role involves performing preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and operating various types of HVAC-related equipment, emergency generators, and general building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards and codes. The position also includes general building maintenance and repair related to drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tile, carpets, windows, and other related items. Responsibilities also extend to monitoring and assisting contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and company rules, performing general housekeeping duties, managing inventory, procuring parts and materials, and maintaining records and submitting reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Building Maintenance Technician B or at least three (3) years equivalent experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers' license.
• This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Building Tech and Other Technician-Related Roles Virtual Job Tryout.
• Requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, review, revise, and correct blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications and instructions related to the assigned work.
• Requires the ability to utilize a computer.
• Constant standing; frequent walking; occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, squatting, kneeling.
• This position requires lifting, moving and carrying equipment up to and in excess of 50 lbs.
• Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the Columbus NE Service Center (4909 Westerville Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43231).

Nice To Haves

• Electrician or HVAC license or CFC refrigerant certification preferred.
• Must be willing to pursue the certification.
• PSO Building Maint Techs: City of Tulsa 1st Class Engineer licenses preferred.
• Must be willing to pursue the licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance on, troubleshoot, repair, install and operate various types of HVAC-related equipment, emergency generators, and general building mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building codes.
• Perform general building maintenance and repair related to drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tile, carpets, windows and other related items.
• Monitor the work of, communicate effectively with, and/or assist others, including contractors, engaged in maintenance, construction and operation activities.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with contract terms and conditions and in accordance with company safety, security, environmental and conduct rules.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as required, such as, assemble, move, repair, hang and adjust furniture, wall hangings, doors, windows and other office items, assist in snow removal, storm damage cleanup, lawn maintenance, spill cleanup, inventory management.
• Procure necessary quality parts and material in the most economical and accepted manner.
• Maintain records, including inspection documentation, and submit reports as required.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED